Description
Hornet’s Nest is a police thriller by Patricia Cornwell and the first book in the Andy Brazil series. Set during a sweltering summer in Charlotte, the novel follows Deputy Chief Virginia West as she deals with a murdered businessman, departmental infighting, court appearances and a relentless stream of burglaries, arrests and bodies.
West’s already difficult job becomes more complicated when she is ordered to take rookie newspaper reporter Andy Brazil with her on patrol. As she navigates the pressures within the police department and the violence on Charlotte’s streets, Brazil becomes an unexpected part of her increasingly complicated working life.
A good choice for readers who enjoy police procedurals, crime fiction with a strong sense of place, fast-moving tension and a touch of humour.
